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by Scorpius
15 Dec 2011, 19:00
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: Activate FSX error
Replies: 9
Views: 1663

Re: Activate FSX error

Hmmm, chapter and verse on the activation problem here: http://forum.avsim.net/topic/63828-anot ... -1-800040/

I am getting 60fps with FS9 under w7 64 bit and love it! Go for it Dave. :thumbsup:
by Scorpius
14 Dec 2011, 10:03
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: Activate FSX error
Replies: 9
Views: 1663

Re: Activate FSX error

Gentlemen,

Many thanks for the replies, I will no doubt have to try all of them to get Windows to co-operate! :rant:

Thanks again,

Neville
by Scorpius
13 Dec 2011, 12:59
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: Activate FSX error
Replies: 9
Views: 1663

Activate FSX error

Hi Guys, Althouth FS9 is my preferred sim, decided to get FSX out of the box from 2 years ago and install it. Installed just fine into a seperate directory on my SSD drive called FSX, then SP1 followed by Acceleration. Now getting the cannot activate error message. :'( Any clues please? W7 64 bit i7...
by Scorpius
12 Dec 2011, 12:13
Forum: Gallery
Topic: 748 Asturius departure
Replies: 4
Views: 989

Re: 748 Asturius departure

Look after her. Many a weekend fixing her when she came down from Northolt to Thorney Island. I think we managed to blow out the rear door during a pressurisation check once. ( Not me chief, radar). :dunno:

Neville
by Scorpius
09 Dec 2011, 12:24
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: Suddenly.. no POST
Replies: 71
Views: 9197

Re: Suddenly.. no POST

Hi Dave, PSU problem perhaps? :dunno: There is a web site that lets you calculate the size of the PSU, are you overstreaching the existing one? Does the new card need more current than the old one? The web site was part of a thread on this site some time ago (maybe 18 months) if that helps you find ...
by Scorpius
09 Dec 2011, 10:44
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: Suddenly.. no POST
Replies: 71
Views: 9197

Re: Suddenly.. no POST

Try taking the on-board battery out (for 10 mins) and then refitting it. Might be worth checking if the battery is serviceable too.

Nev
by Scorpius
06 Dec 2011, 17:28
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Happy Birthday Tonks.. 44yo today 5.12.11
Replies: 20
Views: 3952

Re: Happy Birthday Tonks.. 44yo today 5.12.11

Sorry Tonks, late as usual, I blame my RAF apprenticeship for that.

All the very best on your Birthday! B)smk

Neville
by Scorpius
06 Dec 2011, 10:11
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Birthday Greetings...
Replies: 15
Views: 2109

Re: Birthday Greetings...

Damn youngsters! Happy birthday to you :party:
by Scorpius
02 Dec 2011, 18:18
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Straight Talking
Replies: 23
Views: 2944

Re: Straight Talking

I guess that we don't agree then Dave! :'(

Neville